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Coach Jimmy Cobblah said his goal was to play on the world stage and win a medal at the African Championship, which will serve as a qualifying competition for the World Cup in Poland, where he intends to unleash satellites on the world stage.
The satellites were matched against Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso in Group B at the continental competition, which will take place from 2 to 17 February.
Cobblah believes his team has the courage to defeat all their opponents and win a World Cup place despite the stiff opposition they face in Niger.
"We are on the right track because we have had enough preparation. We will surely qualify for the World Cup. I am very confident because each member of the team can play more than two positions.
"Up to now, the team is taking shape and we think it will be stronger with the inclusion of some foreign-based players such as goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nuredeen, Issahaku Konda and Kudos Mohammed who excel in their respective clubs abroad, "he said. Graphic in an interview before the team's scheduled departure yesterday so that Niger would acclimate before the competition.
Coach Cobblah has named a 24-man squad to be reduced to 21 for the continental competition.
"I've always been aiming for the 2009 U-20 World Cup win by Ghana, and I hope we can emulate that feat.
"We are always ready for the Youth Africa Championship. This is a step that will ensure our qualification for the World Cup, so we do not take it for granted, "said the coach of Ghana.
In their preparations for the continental tournament, the Satellites clashed in friendly matches, including a 0-3 loss to Dreams FC and a 1-2 loss to Accra Hearts of Oak last Saturday.
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